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The two of them had stayed with Grandma for two days, and on Sunday evening they took a ride back together.

After all, they both were busy on Monday, one with work and the other with classes.

On the way back, Liu Ou seemed lost in thought and somewhat silent.

Lin Yu took her hand and kissed it, "What's wrong?"

Liu Ou looked at him and smiled. "Nothing, just thinking about some things."

She gazed at her boyfriend's face, which, when she had first met him, still bore a youthful innocence.

He appeared quite hot-tempered, always rolling his eyes at Xie Xiao, as if very disdainful.

But in the blink of an eye, the irritability on his face had vanished, and he seemed gentler, almost like a doctor.

The youthful innocence on his face had also disappeared.

A firmness had taken its place on the young man's face.

They had been together for four years, having known each other for more than five.

Liu Ou felt a sudden realization; despite this, they were still too young.

How would such a young Lin Yu be in the future?

Liu Ou hesitated after all, she didn't want to cut off the paths he could choose so early.

After this trip back, Liu Ou contemplated whether, if Lin Yu really decided to study abroad, she should propose to him.

That way, she could return to take care of Grandma legitimately.

Grandma had lived a hard life for most of her years, and with Lin Yu studying medicine, if he went abroad it would probably be quite difficult for him to find the time to come back.

Now that Grandma was older, Liu Ou didn't want Lin Yu to worry.

But she also knew Lin Yu's character; if they were truly engaged, then Lin Yu would trap himself in a "cage."

Because of her parents' influence, Liu Ou had never held much expectation for relationships ever since she first understood what they were.

The reason she got together with Lin Yu was that she gave herself time to realize she still liked him and thought they might as well try being together.

The result was so many years together.

But a person's life is very long.

Liu Ou was unsure; what if Lin Yu met someone he liked more in the future?

Going abroad is not just moving to another province, and she certainly wouldn't be able to see him as frequently as before.

Liu Ou feared he might find someone he considered more suitable.

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She didn't understand their feelings, nor did she want to.

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It seemed that way, right?

But do they still love each other now?

Their love made Liu Ou feel that relationships are terrifying.

She wasn't willing to let the beautiful relationship she shared with Lin Yu become twisted and sour.

If it were possible, she would choose to keep their relationship at its best forever.

So, for the first time since their relationship began, she hesitated.

Because she couldn't ask for him to be as resolute as she was.

"What are you thinking about? You look so unhappy," Lin Yu's voice made Liu Ou look at him again.

Then she suddenly reached out, hugged his waist, and leaned on him.

They were on a coach, currently sitting towards the back.

The coach wasn't very crowded.

They hugged each other in this small, not-so-private space.

Liu Ou asked, "Lin Yu, in two or three years, a lot can change. I'm kind of scared."

Her voice was very soft.

Lin Yu gently stroked her back, paused momentarily because of her words, then lowered his head to look at her. Now the day had slowly turned to dusk.

Because there were no lights on in the car, only a dim headlight remained, along with the occasional streetlight that cast its light as they passed by.

The flickering light shone on the faces of the two people inside.

Lin Yu could still easily see her worry and distraction.

It was as if he suddenly understood.

He said softly yet helplessly, "What can change? It would only make me busier. And I'd probably find less and less time to come back to see you and Grandma."

His voice was soft but firm, "Nothing else will change."

He held the person in his arms tightly, his voice very gentle, "You should know that if it were not for you, I would still be single right now. Love was not originally in my plan. But you are the exception, so what are you worried about? I still have many things to do, Liu Ou, you have to believe me."

Liu Ou, you have to believe me.

Okay.

This conversation briefly occurred.

In the end, Lin Yu didn't fully understand what Liu Ou meant.

He thought that Liu Ou was just worried that his feelings would change and didn't think further into it.

Moreover, Lin Yu originally thought that going abroad was still uncertain.

But then on Wednesday, the news was confirmed.

His advisor sought him out again, this time there were three opportunities available, not just for Lin Yu.

The advisor asked Lin Yu how he was considering it?

This time, Lin Yu didn't hesitate, "I've made up my mind, I will submit my application, teacher."

The advisor nodded with satisfaction and took out the prepared documents, "Then take these back with you, fill them out, and leave the rest to me. You can start preparing, you'll be leaving at the beginning of November."

The advisor's tone was so certain, as if Lin Yu was guaranteed to go.

But then, considering the teacher's status, it seemed like there was indeed such confidence.

Finally, after thanking the advisor, Lin Yu took the documents and left.

Liu Ou wasn't going home at noon, Lin Yu usually went back to the dormitory.

When he returned at noon, there was not only the dorm leader Zhang Jie but also another dorm mate.

This dorm mate was also someone who studied with a fervor akin to Lin Yu.

He was also continuing with grad school.

As soon as Lin Yu arrived, Shan Zhou asked, "Lin Yu, there are three spots for international exchange in the department, what do you think?"

Lin Yu didn't say that the advisor had already prepared everything for him; he just smiled and said, "I want to give it a try."

Shan Zhou nodded, "I want to try as well, but you can ask your advisor for help, he will recommend you. With Professor Lin's reputation, I guess you're set."

Zhang Jie teased from the side, laughing, "Zhou Zhou, you're so generous. Aren't you afraid of Yu Ge snatching your spot?"

Shan Zhou gave Zhang Jie an exasperated look, "Is your brain okay? The spot isn't mine, if I don't get selected, and Lin Yu doesn't either, that would be frustrating. With three spots, we've got to secure one, right? Of course, it would be even better if both of us get selected."

Lin Yu just smiled from the side.

Shan Zhou was always like this, apparently carefree on the surface.

But Lin Yu had once accidentally overheard him complaining in the lab to someone else about being too lucky, having chosen a good advisor, and so on...

After all, everyone was an adult, capable of discerning sincere intentions on their own.

So, at this moment, Lin Yu didn't say much.

When Shan Zhou and Zhang Jie saw that he wasn't talking much, they changed the subject.

Lin Yu, however, was thinking, the beginning of November, that meant he might not be able to spend New Year's at home this year.

Thinking this, he already started feeling reluctant to leave.

But he took a deep breath; three years would pass swiftly.

He thought of Liu Ou's face, and of Grandma's smiling face.

He had to give the people he cared about a better life.

Lin Yu's gaze lowered to the documents sandwiched between his books.

Now that he decided, he shouldn't hesitate.

At this moment, Liu Ou was in An Ji's office.